P. N. Kourtellos & Associates LLC

The firm:

P. N. Kourtellos & Associates LLC is an independent Cyprus law firm recognised for its work in complex commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, fraud and asset recovery, banking and insolvency litigation, constitutional and administrative law, and cross-border contentious matters.

Established in 2011, the firm has developed a reputation for handling disputes involving significant legal, commercial and regulatory complexity. Its lawyers regularly appear before all levels of the Cyprus courts, including the Supreme Court of Cyprus and the Supreme Constitutional Court, and have been involved in a number of cases contributing to the development of Cyprus jurisprudence.

A distinguishing feature of the firm is its experience in precedent-setting litigation. Over the years, the firm has successfully acted in matters concerning disclosure and information orders, confidentiality and privacy rights, asset tracing and recovery, arbitration-related litigation, insolvency proceedings, banking resolution, trust disputes, shareholder conflicts and constitutional challenges involving questions of public law and regulatory powers. The firm's work has contributed to the development of Cyprus law in areas including disclosure remedies, trust law, banking resolution, insolvency, confidentiality, administrative law and cross-border dispute resolution.

The firm has represented public authorities, supervisory and regulatory bodies, financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, corporations, shareholders and private clients in matters of substantial legal and commercial significance. Its experience extends to proceedings arising from the Cyprus banking crisis and the implementation of the banking resolution framework, including advisory and litigation work connected with the administration and resolution of financial institutions.

The practice has also been involved in proceedings before the Supreme Constitutional Court concerning the scope of judicial review and the powers exercised by supervisory authorities under Cyprus anti-money laundering legislation, resulting in judgments of wider significance for regulated professions and obliged entities.

The practice is particularly recognised for urgent injunctive relief, freezing orders, disclosure applications, shareholder disputes, fraud claims and multi-jurisdictional litigation involving Cyprus structures and international elements. The firm regularly coordinates with overseas counsel in matters involving parallel proceedings, international arbitration and cross-border enforcement strategies.

Alongside its disputes practice, the firm advises on corporate and commercial law, trusts, wealth structuring and international business matters, enabling it to provide integrated advice both before disputes arise and when litigation becomes unavoidable.

The firm’s philosophy remains reflected in its long-standing motto: Facta non Verba – Deeds, not Words. Its reputation has been built through legal substance, innovation, professional integrity and a consistent record of results in complex and demanding matters.